Rapid Service Station fuel prices
Esso · NE9 7TD · Gateshead
Rapid Service Station, Durham Road, Gateshead
Unleaded here is 2.0p below the local average. 10th cheapest of 17 within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Team Valley, 0.7 miles away, is 1.0p cheaper. Full comparison
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Current prices at Rapid Service Station
How much does it cost to fill up at Rapid Service Station?
- Unleaded
- £94.55
- Super Unleaded
- £107.20
- Diesel
- £109.95
- Super Diesel
- £118.20
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Petrol stations near NE9 7TD
| Station | Unleaded |
|---|---|
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Sainsbury's
Eleventh Avenue, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead
|
170.9p
-1.0p cheaper
0.7 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 16 days ago
|
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JET
Durham Road Filling Station, Durham Road, Country Durham
|
171.9pLast reported 3 days ago
same
2.0 mi
· Diesel 199.9poldLast reported 37 days ago
|
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Esso
Lobley Hill Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
|
169.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.1 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 20 days ago
|
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Asda Express
Parsons Road, Washington
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170.9p
-1.0p cheaper
2.2 mi
· Diesel 198.9pLast reported 16 days ago
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JET
Sunderland Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
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167.9p
-4.0p cheaper
2.3 mi
· Diesel 197.9pLast reported 13 days ago
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Esso
Old Durham Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
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169.9p
-2.0p cheaper
2.4 mi
· Diesel 199.9pLast reported 18 days ago
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BP
Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley, Co Durham
Give and take on Glenluce (was due to start Mon 2 Nov, until 1 Dec)
|
194.9p
+23.0p dearer
2.5 mi
· Diesel 219.9p
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BP
Washington Service Area, A1 Portobello, Birtley, Co Durham
Give and take on Glenluce (was due to start Mon 26 Oct, until 24 Nov)
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194.9p
+23.0p dearer
2.6 mi
· Diesel 219.9p
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How Rapid Service Station fuel prices compare
Unleaded
1.2% cheaper than the 16 stations within 3 miles (-2.0p)
0.1% above the UK average (+0.2p)
0.2% above the Esso national average (+0.3p)
10th cheapest of 17 for Unleaded within 3 miles
Cheaper nearby: Sainsbury's Team Valley — 0.7 mi away, save ~23p after the drive
Savings based on a 55 L fill at 44.6 mpg, round trip.
Lowest 171.9p on 30 Oct · Highest 173.9p on 8 Oct
Super Unleaded
Last reported 44 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Diesel
Last reported 37 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Super Diesel
Last reported 44 days ago, too long ago to compare with other stations (see how we work out prices).
Rapid Service Station price history
Recent price changes
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.
Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel have held the same price for the last 30 days.
| Date | Unleaded | Super Unleaded | Diesel | Super Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the past week | ||||
| 171.9p −1.0 | 194.9p | 199.9p | 214.9p | |
| 172.9p −1.0 | 194.9p | 199.9p | 214.9p | |
| Earlier in the last 30 days | ||||
| 173.9p −1.0 | 194.9p | 199.9p | 214.9p | |
| More than 30 days ago | ||||
| 174.9p +2.0 | 194.9p | 199.9p +1.0 | 214.9p | |
| 172.9p | 194.9p | 198.9p +1.0 | 214.9p | |
| 172.9p | 194.9p | 197.9p +1.0 | 214.9p | |
| 172.9p | 194.9p +2.0 | 196.9p +1.0 | 214.9p +2.0 | |
| 172.9p +1.0 | 192.9p +3.0 | 195.9p +1.0 | 212.9p +3.0 | |
| 171.9p +2.0 | 189.9p | 194.9p +1.0 | 209.9p | |
| 169.9p | 189.9p | 193.9p +2.0 | 209.9p | |
One row for each day a price changed. Greyed prices did not change that day. Dates are when the price was submitted, or when we first recorded it if no submission time was supplied.
Where the money goes
About 47% of what you pay for unleaded here is tax. Fuel duty is a flat 52.95p on every litre, and 20% VAT is then charged on the fuel and the duty together. The rest covers the fuel itself, delivery and the retailer's margin.
| Per litre | Pump price | Fuel and retailer | Fuel duty | VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unleaded | 171.9p | 90.25p | 52.95p | 28.70p |
| Super Unleaded | 194.9p | 109.45p | 52.95p | 32.50p |
| Diesel | 199.9p | 113.65p | 52.95p | 33.30p |
| Super Diesel | 214.9p | 126.15p | 52.95p | 35.80p |
Duty rate: GOV.UK, checked 13 October 2026.
Common questions about Rapid Service Station
How much is unleaded at Rapid Service Station?
Unleaded at Rapid Service Station is 171.9p per litre, last reported on 30 October 2026. That is 0.2p above the UK average. A 55 litre fill costs about £94.55.
Is Rapid Service Station the cheapest place for unleaded near Gateshead?
No. Right now Rapid Service Station is the 10th cheapest of 17 stations for unleaded within 3 miles. Sainsbury's Team Valley, 0.7 miles away, charges 170.9p, which saves about £0.23 on a 55 litre fill after the cost of driving there and back.
Is Rapid Service Station open 24 hours?
Yes. Rapid Service Station is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
What fuel and facilities does Rapid Service Station have?
Rapid Service Station reports prices for Unleaded, Super Unleaded, Diesel and Super Diesel. Facilities listed for the site: AdBlue (packaged), AdBlue pumps, Air pump / screenwash, Car wash, Toilets, 24-hour fuel and Water filling.
How often does Rapid Service Station change its prices?
Unleaded has fallen 2.0p over the past week and has changed price 3 times in the last 30 days.